2920-07-2Relevant articles and documents
Combining Two Methods of Sequence Definition in a Convergent Approach: Scalable Synthesis of Highly Defined and Multifunctionalized Macromolecules
Solleder, Susanne C.,Martens, Steven,Espeel, Pieter,Du Prez, Filip,Meier, Michael A. R.
, p. 13906 - 13909 (2017)
The straightforward convergent synthesis of sequence-defined and multifunctionalized macromolecules is described herein. The first combination of two efficient approaches for the synthesis of sequence-defined macromolecules is reported: thiolactone chemistry and the Passerini three-component reaction (P-3CR). The thiolactone moiety was used as protecting group for the thiol, allowing the synthesis of a library of sequence-defined α,ω-functionalized building blocks. These building blocks were subsequently efficiently coupled to oligomers with carboxylic acid functionalities in a P-3CR. Thus, larger oligomers with molecular weights of up to 4629.73 g mol?1 were obtained in gram quantities in a convergent approach along with the introduction of independently selectable side chains (up to 15), thus clearly demonstrating the high versatility and the efficiency of the reported approach.
Synthesis of isocyanides by reacting primary amines with difluorocarbene
Si, Yi-Xin,Zhu, Peng-Fei,Zhang, Song-Lin
supporting information, p. 9086 - 9090 (2020/11/30)
A general, convenient, and friendly route for preparing a versatile building block of isocyanides from primary amines is developed. Difluorocarbene, generated in situ from decarboxylation of chlorodifluoroacetate, reacts efficiently with primary amines to produce isocyanides. Various primary amines are well tolerated, including aryl, heteroaryl, benzyl, and alkyl amines, as well as amine residues in amino acids and peptides. Late-stage functionalization of biologically active amines is demonstrated, showing its practical capacity in drug design and peptide modification.
Small-compound enhancers for functional O-mannosylation of alpha-dystroglycan, and uses thereof
-
, (2019/03/14)
The present invention provides compounds that can enhance functional O-mannosylation of proteins including alpha-dystroglycan. Also provided are methods of preparation of the compounds defined by the formula I. Also provided are the methods of using the compounds or the pharmaceutical acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof in treating and preventing subjects suffering from the diseases including muscular dystrophies and cancers.
Isonitrile alkylations: A rapid route to imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines
Li, Yajun,Chao, Allen,Fleming, Fraser F.
, p. 2111 - 2113 (2016/02/05)
Metalated arylmethylisonitriles readily add to 2-chloropyridines to afford imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines. Analogous additions to imidoyl chlorides and a chloroquinoline provide imidazoles and an imidazo[1,5-a]quinolone which, like imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines, are v
Small molecules enhance functional O-mannosylation of Alpha-dystroglycan
Lv, Fengping,Li, Zhi-Fang,Hu, Wenhao,Wu, Xiaohua
, p. 7661 - 7670 (2015/12/18)
Alpha-dystroglycan (α-DG), a highly glycosylated receptor for extracellular matrix proteins, plays a critical role in many biological processes. Hypoglycosylation of α-DG results in various types of muscular dystrophies and is also highly associated with progression of majority of cancers. Currently, there are no effective treatments for those devastating diseases. Enhancing functional O-mannosyl glycans (FOG) of α-DG on the cell surfaces is a potential approach to address this unmet challenge. Based on the hypothesis that the cells can up-regulate FOG of α-DG in response to certain chemical stimuli, we developed a cell-based high-throughput screening (HTS) platform for searching chemical enhancers of FOG of α-DG from a large chemical library with 364,168 compounds. Sequential validation of the hits from a primary screening campaign and chemical works led to identification of a cluster of compounds that positively modulate FOG of α-DG on various cell surfaces including patient-derived myoblasts. These compounds enhance FOG of α-DG by almost ten folds, which provide us powerful tools for O-mannosylation studies and potential starting points for the development of drug to treat dystroglycanopathy.
Catalytic enantioselective Michael addition of α-aryl-α- isocyanoacetates to vinyl selenone: Synthesis of α,α-disubstituted α-amino acids and (+)- and (-)-trigonoliimine A
Buyck, Thomas,Wang, Qian,Zhu, Jieping
, p. 12714 - 12718 (2013/12/04)
Be like Mike: The title reaction in the presence of the catalyst 1 afforded Michael adducts in excellent yields and enantioselectivities. The adducts were readily converted into α,α′-disubstituted α-amino acids. The enantioselective total synthesis of bot
Enhancing the scope of the Diels-Alder reaction through isonitrile chemistry: Emergence of a new class of acyl-activated dienophiles
Townsend, Steven D.,Wu, Xiangyang,Danishefsky, Samuel J.
, p. 10659 - 10663 (2012/08/08)
α,β-Unsaturated imides, formylated at the nitrogen atom, comprise a new and valuable family of dienophiles for servicing Diels-Alder reactions. These systems are assembled through extension of recently discovered isonitrile chemistry to the domain of α,β-unsaturated acids. Cycloadditions are facilitated by Et2AlCl, presumably via chelation between the two carbonyl groups of the N-formyl amide. Applications of the isonitrile/Diels-Alder logic to the IMDA reaction, as well as methodologies to modify the N-formyl amide of the resultant cycloaddition product, are described. It is expected that this easily executed chemistry will provide a significant enhancement for application of Diels-Alder reactions to many synthetic targets.
Microwave-assisted synthesis of isonitriles: A general simple methodology
Porcheddu, Andrea,Giacomelli, Giampaolo,Salaris, Margherita
, p. 2361 - 2363 (2007/10/03)
(Chemical Equation Presented) A facile conversion of formamides to isonitriles under very mild conditions and microwave irradiation is described. This simple and efficient method has been applied for the synthesis of both aliphatic and aromatic isonitriles in high yields.
